How 5G can help the fight against Coronavirus-Deloitte

How 5G can help the fight against Coronavirus-Deloitte

5G can enhance the effectiveness of pandemic prevention and treatment, and drive the digital transformation of healthcare systems in response to major public emergencies, such as the current pandemic of COVID-19, a newly released Deloitte report suggests. The white paper titled, “Combating COVID-19 with 5G: Opportunities to improve public health systems,” was produced in collaboration […]

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 Uganda confirms 5 new COVID-19 cases

Uganda confirms 5 new COVID-19 cases

As of today, 25 March 2020, there are 5 new confirmed cases for COVID-19 bringing the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country to 14. The 5 new cases are: 3 Ugandans and 2 Chinese. The 2 Chinese are part of the 6 who were intercepted in Zombo District. 1st CASE – 63 […]

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 8 people test positive for Coronavirus in Uganda

8 people test positive for Coronavirus in Uganda

The Minister of Health Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed that 8 people have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) making the 9 in total.  6 cases were detected at the airport while 2 were from quarantine. The minister has appealed to everyone who travelled to Dubai in the past 14 days to call the ministry’s […]

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 Uganda announces first Coronavirus case

Uganda announces first Coronavirus case

The Minister of Health Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed that a Ugandan aged 36 has been confirmed as the first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Uganda. The 36 year old had traveled to Dubai four days ago for a business trip and is a resident of Kibuli in Kampala. The government of Uganda reassures […]

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 UK helps world’s poorest countries withstand the economic disruption of coronavirus

UK helps world’s poorest countries withstand the economic disruption of coronavirus

Up to £150 million of UK aid funding announced in the Budget to help mitigate the impact of coronavirus on the world’s most vulnerable countries UK aid funding will allow developing countries to dedicate their available resources to tackling the virus Support will help prevent wider economic contagion from coronavirus around the world Vulnerable countries […]

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 Update on Coronavirus in Uganda

Update on Coronavirus in Uganda

The Ministry of Health is currently isolating 4 foreigner nationals at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. They were picked from Entebbe International Airport after presenting symptoms of flue and cough. Samples have been collected and are currently being tested at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI). Results will be communicated to the public accordingly. As of today, […]

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